MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..........659
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.2L ..........660
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .661
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............661
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .662
REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................663
DEALER SERVICE ..................... .664
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........664
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .665▫
Engine Oil Filter ..................... .668
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................669
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ...........672
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............674
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............675
▫ Body Lubrication .....................679
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............680
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................687
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .688
▫ Cooling System ..................... .690
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
2.4L and 3.2L Engines 15.8 Gallons 60 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
2.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters
3.2 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula) 7.2 Quarts 6.8 Liters
3.2 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula) 10 Quarts 9.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 725
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Standard
MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 2.4L
Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
FCA US Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to
your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 3.2L
Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
FCA US Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to
your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAR Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 2.4L
Flex Fuel (E-85)
Engines 87 Octane, Up To 85% Ethanol.
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About Your Brakes....................... .519
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .187
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............692
Additives, Fuel .......................... .579
AirBag.............................. .66, 67
Advance Front Air Bag ....................68
Air Bag Operation .......................69
Air Bag Warning Light ..................70, 87
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................79
Enhanced Accident Response ................86
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................90
FrontAirBag ........................66, 70
Front Passenger Knee Air Bag ...............79
If A Deployment Occurs ...................85
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................79
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............89
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............89
Side Air Bags ...........................79
Transporting Pets .......................113 Air Bag Deployment
........................66
Air Bag Light ..................... .87, 116, 328
Air Bag Maintenance .......................89
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .669
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................675
Air Conditioning ..................... .421, 426
Air Conditioning Controls ................421, 426
Air Conditioning Filter ..................444, 677
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........442, 445
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............675, 676
Air Conditioning System .......421, 426, 432, 441, 675
Air Filter .............................. .669
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .553
Alarm Arm The System ........................20
Alarm, Panic .............................25
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19, 331
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................494
746 INDEX
Traction Control System...................526
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................493
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .....183, 187
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............527
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........335
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......280
Change Engine Oil ..................... .363
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .361
Selectable Menu Items ....................364
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................617
Jacking .............................. .631
Jump Starting ......................... .644
Overheating .......................... .617
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........662
Engine ............................. .659, 660
Air Cleaner .......................... .669
Block Heater ......................... .482
Break-In Recommendations ................113 Checking Oil Level
..................... .665
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................726
Cooling ............................. .690
Exhaust Gas Caution .................115,581
Fails To Start ......................... .476
Flooded, Starting ...................... .476
Fuel Requirements ..................... .577
Jump Starting ......................... .644
Oil .......................... .665, 725, 726
Oil Filler Cap ...................659, 660, 667
Oil Filter ............................ .668
Oil Selection ...................... .666, 725
Oil Synthetic ......................... .668
Overheating .......................... .617
Starting .......................... .474, 475
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .667
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................667
Enhanced
Accident Response Feature ............86
Entry System, Illuminated ....................2210
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Ethanol............................ .578, 581
Event Data Recorder ........................90
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................115,581
Exhaust System .......................115,688
Exterior Lighting ......................... .165
Exterior Lights ...........................118
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .669
Air Conditioning ....................444, 677
Engine Oil ........................ .668, 726
Engine Oil Disposal .....................668
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .617
Turn Signal ..................118, 170, 355, 721
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .171
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .584
Engine Oil ........................... .583Fuel Requirements
...................581, 582
Maintenance .......................... .584
Replacement Parts ...................... .584
Starting ............................. .583
Flooded Engine Starting ....................476
Floor Console ........................... .307
Fluid, Brake ............................ .728
Fluid Capacities ......................... .725
Fluid Leaks .............................118
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .696
Engine Oil ........................... .665
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........726
Fog Lights ....................... .169, 337, 722
Fog Light Service ........................ .722
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .157
Forward Collision Warning ..................214
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .504
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................648
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Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............577, 726
Oil, Engine ......................... .665, 726
Capacity ............................ .725
Change Interval ....................... .666
Checking ............................ .665
Dipstick ............................. .665
Disposal ............................. .668
Filter ............................ .668, 726
Filter Disposal ........................ .668
Identification Logo ..................... .666
Materials Added To ..................... .668
Pressure Warning Light ...................332
Recommendation ....................666, 725
Synthetic ............................ .668
Viscosity ......................... .667, 725
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .668
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .668
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .332
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................661 Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink)
.............282
Operating Precautions ..................... .661
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................133
Overheating, Engine ...................... .617
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........5,742
Paint Care ............................. .700
Panic Alarm ..............................25
Parking Brake ........................... .512
ParkSense System, Rear ..................229, 239
Passing Light ........................... .171
Personalized Menu Bar .....................446
Pets ...................................113
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........548
Power Brakes .............................. .519
Door Locks ............................35
Inverter ............................. .300
758 INDEX